The Boys of Summer

Fishing poles and ice cream cones,

"No, Mom, I'll do it on my own."

Hot nights outside with the stars and moon,

The boys of summer coming soon

 Bikes, trikes and scraped up knees,

"More watermelon if you please."

Blowing bubbles and roller skates

The boys of summer stay up late.

Matinees and dollar days,

The temperature is all ablaze.

Hammocks, wagons, laundry on the line

The boys of summer one more time.

Wagons, lightning bugs, splashing in the pool

Frozen slushies keeps us cool.

Garden fresh, soft summer rain,

The boys of summer, back again.

--FB